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Lovina

4.8 (2186)
$31 to $50
American
1107 Cedar St, Calistoga, CA 94515

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
A locals favorite in historic craftsman home, with lovely heated/ shaded patios. Lovina is uniquely tip-free; our pricing includes a living wage, 401k with employer match, two weeks paid vacation, paid sick leave, and health/ dental insurance benefits for all our hard-working employees! Recognized as "Best of the Best" on Trip Adviser for Vegan/ Gluten-Free options, Lovina also satisfies omnivores with locally famous Bolognese and wild Halibut. Our menu is seasonal and locally sourced. Woman-owned by Calistoga local Jennifer Bennett (previous owner of Zazie restaurant in SF), Lovina is unique & welcoming. We feature Jen's handmade pottery, thrown, glazed, and at her home studio here in Calistoga.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Our heated, covered East Patio is perfect for up to 30 guests, and the newly remodeled West patio seats up to 40, with room for a bar and cocktail hour. We also have two private rooms inside for smaller groups of 6-8.
  • Neighborhood
    Calistoga
  • Cross street
    Lincoln Ave
  • Parking details
    There is one handicapped parking space available; the rest of the parking lot has been converted to a patio for outdoor dining during the Covid-19 restrictions, but there is ample street parking in Calistoga.
  • Public transit
    The Vine transit bus stop is located just half a block from Lovina. Calistoga Shuttle, a local public van, stops right at our front.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,186 people are saying

Lovina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    American

  • Wine Country

    Healthy

  • Wine Country

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lovina in Calistoga is a charming dining destination renowned for its "fantastic service" and "delicious, thoughtfully crafted food." The restaurant offers an inviting atmosphere with both vegan and non-vegan options, ensuring "something for everyone." Guests praise the unique no-tip policy, which highlights Lovina's commitment to staff well-being.
2,389 Reviews
  1. Lorri VIP

    Los Angeles39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a very pleasant restaurant in the cute wine country town of Calistoga. We liked that they were a no tip restaurant and that the cost of each item insured that the staff got a living wage and good benefits. Best of all, the food was really spectacular. The short rib risotto was perfectly done and delicious and my Italian heritage spouse said that the Bolognese was the best she had ever had. They also had a nice wine list. 

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  2. veronica

    Utah2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Outdoor patio was very noisy from local traffic. Seating was uncomfortable and lacked any privacy to visit with your dining partner. Food was marginal. This establishment is definately not worthy of the good reviews. Makes me think they are not true reviews. NOT a Destination while visiting wine country.

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  3. lisa VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner, everything was delicious. Always terrific service in a beautiful atmosphere. We dined on the patio - so lovely!

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  4. Ian

    Munich1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was incredible but the service was terrible. We were there for an engagement celebration and the host was very sweet. We were sat and we didn’t see our server for 5 minutes and she didn’t not acknowledge and ask about the occasion. There was no personal connection or interest or attentiveness from our server. We brought wine to open and we were through our apps and salads before she even brought out the glasses. The runners were great, but our server was terrible. We would wait long stretches before she came by to check in. The food was incredible though. A zesty aguachile that I would come back for, the savory and addictive polenta bites, the sweet and fresh beet salad with lovely goat cheese. The mains, the bolognese, mushroom risotto and fried eggplant were all executed exceptionally. The chefs are doing fabulous things back there. I’m just sad about the front of house which almost ruined the experience. I asked about dessert and our waiter gave us the menu and disappeared for 10 minutes. We decided to just walk down the street to great ice cream instead. I live close by but would think twice about coming back after this experience. Worth it for the food but service was bad this time.

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  5. Robert

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience. Outside seating was very comfortable. A bit of street noise, but not bad. Food was terriffic.

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  6. Jack VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovina is totally on point in their greeting, seating, order taking, food service and food. We get in here a couple of times per year. They’re friendly, helpful with suggestion, make great food and move it out of their small kitchen in an efficient manner. Inside is cozy and outside is cute. We’ll keep coming back.

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  7. Kathleen

    Peru1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the perfect place to celebrate a birthday. I was greeted with a birthday card signed by staff and a ceramic cork made by the owner. Everyone who worked there was welcoming, friendly and helpful. I appreciated the vegan, vegetarian as well as meat and fish options: something for everyone. The halibut was sublime. Highly recommend.

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  8. Howard

    Columbus13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu has many unique offerings. Everything was delicious. Definitely a great place to dine when in Calistoga!

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  9. JoAnn

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We appreciated that this was a tip free restaurant. 30% of the bill goes to employees and prices are reflected accordingly.

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  10. Erin VIP

    Alabama4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is 10/10! Highly recommended sitting outside for brunch. The bolognese is killer.

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FAQs

Lovina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (707) 942-6500.

Lovina is rated 4.8 stars by 2186 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. Wine Country
  5. Calistoga

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
Google Map for Lovina

1107 Cedar St, Calistoga, CA 94515

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Lincoln Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Calistoga
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is one handicapped parking space available; the rest of the parking lot has been converted to a patio for outdoor dining during the Covid-19 restrictions, but there is ample street parking in Calistoga.
  • Public transit
    The Vine transit bus stop is located just half a block from Lovina. Calistoga Shuttle, a local public van, stops right at our front.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Our heated, covered East Patio is perfect for up to 30 guests, and the newly remodeled West patio seats up to 40, with room for a bar and cocktail hour. We also have two private rooms inside for smaller groups of 6-8.
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